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Volunteers are central to our mission

Whether helping out with yardwork or preparing nutritious meals and treats in our kitchen, our volunteers bring comfort, warmth and a taste of home to families during challenging days.

The difference you make

Each year, our House prepares over 12,000 home cooked meals for the families staying with us – all at no cost to families. This would not be possible without the generosity and dedication of our volunteers!

Volunteer to cook or bake

If you’d like to volunteer to cook or bake, gather up a few friends or coworkers and sign up today!  Our meal calendar is open, and we’d love to hear from you. Simply give us a call at (802) 862-4943 and speak with Lisa to set up a time. If email is easier, please reach us at info@ronaldmcdonaldhousevt.org

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Cooking Guidelines

  • A day or two before arriving at the House to cook or bake, please call us at (802)862-4943 to confirm the number of guests staying here. 
  • Guest bakers and dinner cooks must supply all ingredients. Our House has a fully equipped kitchen with a complete range of utensils, pots, pans, etc..
  • Guest bakers and dinner cooks must clean up after themselves and leave the kitchen clean and in good order
  • Meal portions must be distributed into containers and labeled with contents and date. (We provide the containers and labels)
  • Arrival times: Bakers – please arrive at the House between 10 and 11am and limit your time to under two hours. Dinner chefs – please arrive at the House between 3 and 4pm and limit your time to under two hours, thank you. Ideally, dinner is ready at 5pm.
  • Please be mindful that the House is home to guest families and exercise good social judgement while here. Thank you.

Health Guidelines

  • We allow no more than 4 guest cooks in the kitchen at a time.
  • All food must be prepared in our kitchen, on-site. You may not prepare food at home and bring it in. Exception: pre-packaged/unopened meal items made in a professional, certified commercial kitchen.
  • Wash hands before preparing food.
  • If anyone in your group is sick, please reschedule. 
  • If you have any questions, please call us at (802) 862-4943. 
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